Nutrition

Monday, September 07, 2009

Change of Plans

I had originally planned to go to the lake for a little OWS practice - the last one before my final tri of the season. However, it seemed that my swimming buddies were going for a long bike ride instead, so my plans changed. I decided to get in a swim/bike brick around the 'hood. That would mean I could get my workout over with and I could still go to church with the hubby and kiddos - something we rarely get to do, since the hubby usually works every Sunday.

I jogged the 1/2 mile over to the pool in the pre-dawn morning hours. Then, I proceeded to swim for 45-minutes. It was still dark and I kept thinking about the story my Mom told me once about her friend who had a pool. Apparently, the friend dove into her pool and started swimming. When she turned her head to get a breath of air, she came face to face with a snake that had made its way into her pool. Because of that, my swim pretty much sucked until it was daylight and I could see everything a little better!

Next, I threw on my socks and shoes and jogged back home to hop on my bike. I rode for 54 minutes - almost long enough to get in 15 miles. Almost, but not quite. I don't know if I was tired from my swim, the teeny bit of breeze, or it was the lack of riding over the past couple of weeks, but I could not seem to get my average speed over 16.7 mph. Ugh! To top it off, a neighbor decided to roller blade around the block with his dogs - who were not on a leash. His dog darted in front of me to cross the street and then darted across again. My response? "Whoa, whoa, whoa - SHHHHIIIITTTTT!!!!! I'm sure my neighbor found that to be pretty humorous. Especially since I am sure the look on my face was priceless. LOL!

Once I was home again, I put the bike in the garage, took of my helmet and jogged to the end of the street and back - just to give the legs the feel of running after the bike. I really should have been getting in a bike/run brick each weekend, but just haven't been able to make time.

That being said, I don't know what to expect in next week's tri. I guess we'll find out soon enough!

About Me

I'm just an average woman trying to be the best version of myself. I'm a mid to back of the back runner, a triathlete (and IRONMAN!), trying to balance the duties of wife, mommy and career with biking, swimming, and running with some strength training sprinkled in. Oh and I am obsessed with nutrition and trying to keep myself on track. Sometimes I'm pretty damn good at juggling everything. Other times I am a complete and total mess. But I've found that Margarita's can help...too bad they have so many calories! :0)

The Hubby

My college sweetheart, my hunk, the love of my life (and fellow Ironman). He decided to give this running and triathlon thing a try a few of years ago and has been rocking it! He also happens to be a blackbelt in Hapkido and a Jiu Jitsu bad ass, as well as a master beer brewer!

The Kiddo

This cutie is our first born. She's sweet, cute, fun and very sassy! Always dancing, singing and being silly...she always makes us smile!

The Munchkin

He's a rough and tumble Momma's boy, but also a cuddle bug when he wants to be. With his silly antics, there's never a dull moment!

Brady

This is our crazy, GSP pup. He joined our family in March 2012 and while he can drive us with all his energy, I guess we'll keep him!